It earns rave reviews every single time.
I soon found myself making it any time I was headed to a family party orpotluck.
Everyone I know that’s tried it raves about the almond flavor and crunchy pecan topping.
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You frost thehomemade cakewhile it’s warm, and all the delicious icing melts into the cracks and crevices.
What Is Texas Sheet Cake?
The history ofTexas sheet cakeis unclear.
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Some say thecake recipeoriginated in the state.
Others claim its name comes from the large size of the finished dessert.
Either way, Texas sheet cake is a thin cake that’s baked in a 15x10-inch sheet pan.
The cake is frosted while warm and topped with chopped pecans.
The classic version is often made withchocolate cakeand chocolate frosting.
A white Texas sheet cake is often flavored with almond or vanilla.
Grease a 15x10x1-inch rimmed baking pan.
In a large bowl stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
In a small saucepan combine the 1 cup butter and water; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Remove from heat and stir into flour mixture.
Make Batter
In a small bowl whisk together eggs, sour cream, vanilla and 1/2 tsp.
of the almond extract until combined.
Add to flour mixture and whisk to combine.
Transfer batter to prepared pan, spreading evenly.
Cool in pan on a wire rack 20 minutes.
Bring to a boil over medium heat.
Remove from heat and gradually whisk in powdered sugar, the remaining 1/2 tsp.
almond extract, and a pinch of salt.
Spread over warm cake.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
